"Chancellor Merz stated that he and President Sharaa are 'working jointly towards more Syrians being able to return' to their homeland, aiming for a significant repatriation over the next three years."
"Sharaa emphasized the establishment of a 'circular' migration model, which would allow Syrians to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria while preserving their stability and lives in Germany."
"Syria has experienced a 'huge amount of destruction' during its long conflict, and Sharaa expressed that Syrians 'want to catch up with the rest of the world' as Germany did after World War II."
"Sharaa pointed to investment opportunities in Syria's energy, transport, and tourism sectors, describing the country as diverse and rich in human resources."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed plans for 80% of Syrians in Germany to return to Syria within three years. Germany hosts the largest Syrian diaspora in the EU, with over a million residents. Sharaa emphasized a 'circular' migration model, allowing Syrians to aid in Syria's reconstruction while maintaining their lives in Germany. He highlighted Syria's need for investment in various sectors and expressed a desire for the country to recover from its long conflict and catch up with global development.
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